Ram 2500 hesitation problems

Filed Apr 28, 2026 · Brakes · 1,486 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2026 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal felt abnormally soft, and the vehicle hesitated before coming to a complete stop. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result had not yet been reviewed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,486.

Filed Feb 11, 2026 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to decelerate as intended while the brake pedal was depressed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2025 · Brakes · 21,500 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated while coming to a stop, causing the braking distance to become extended. The ABS warning light was intermittently illuminated. An unknown local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,500.

Filed Sep 8, 2025 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal to avoid crashing into another vehicle, the vehicle hesitated and failed to stop as intended. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the HECU and ABS pump motor were replaced at the owner's expense; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where the HECU and ABS were replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Engine · 93,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The “Low Coolant” warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the EGR system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The vehicle remained at the local dealer for further tests. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Brakes · 250,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated before coming to a stop. Additionally, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the braking distance became extended. The contact had to apply excessive pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 12, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

Was driving on expressway exit ramp trying to come to a stop and the brakes hesitated and then locked up, at the same time the traction control and abs light came on. Traction control and abs lights still come on months later and problems with breaking are still there. Took to local shop to get fixed and they told me abs module and hcu pump are bad. Parts are not available thru mopar or aftermarket.

Filed Nov 10, 2022 · Fuel system · 48,807 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and hesitated to accelerate. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,807. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 24, 2022 · Fuel system · 17,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact then received a notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was notified of the issue; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Transmission · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 2500. The contact stated that while hauling with the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and decelerated independently to 15 MPH. Putnam kia (157 providence pike route 44, putnam, ct 06260 (888) 717-3357) was contacted informed that the vehicle was driven by wire and that the issue was normal. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage unknown..